Dasysyrphus tricinctus
Description
This is an easy species to identify due to the pattern of its yellow abdominal markings.
Identification difficulty
Habitat
It is normally found around the edges of lowland woodland.
When to see it
May and June, and then again in August and September.
UK Status
It is widespread in Britain but not usually seen in any numbers.
VC55 Status
It is fairly frequent in Leicestershire and Rutland, not usually in numbers.
David NichollsBardon Hill05 May 2006
Kate NightingaleSwithland area20 August 2017
Kate NightingaleCropston garden31 August 2016
Kate NightingaleCropston garden31 August 2016
Kate NightingaleSwithland area20 August 2017
Kate NightingaleCropston garden27 August 2017
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